Bomb Disposal Corps Memorial

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Reference WMO/190643

Address:

Crown Lane

Newnham

RG27 9AW

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Metal Metal (any)
Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
About the memorial: Located in Crown Lane near to the railway bridge. Unveiled 16 November 2008. A plaque to the same men who died here is displayed in Hook railway station, opposite to the booking office.
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In Remembrance. On the morning of 18 August 1940, at this spot six Sappers of 48th Section, 6th Bomb Disposal Co. Royal Engineers made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the people of Hook, Hants while excavating a UXB. It detonated killing all six. They gave their today for our tomorrow. Lest we forget. Erected and presented by 25th Co. RE Bomb Disposal LH Group.

Sapper Fred Gavid, Sapper Arthur Hill, Sapper, Ralph Moxon, Sapper Douglas Vince, Sapper Fred Warner, Sapper Arthur White

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